Dangle Earrings
1920s Unknown Vintage Dangle Earrings
Rock Crystal, Silver
20th Century Thai Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Dangle Earrings
14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Topaz, Diamond, Pearl, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Citrine, White Diamond, 18k Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s French Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
Early 1900s German Etruscan Revival Antique Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s Unknown Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1910s European Art Nouveau Vintage Dangle Earrings
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings
Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Dangle Earrings
14k Gold, Gold-filled
2010s Turkish Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
1990s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Citrine, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Dangle Earrings
24k Gold, 14k Gold
1880s American Late Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Gold-filled
1930s Thai Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Gold, Enamel
20th Century French Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Ruby, Pearl, Diamond, Enamel, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
2010s American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Brass
2010s East Asian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
1970s Italian Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Ruby, Onyx, Jade, Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold, Gold
1990s French Modern Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1890s European Late Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Dangle Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Dangle Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, White Gold, Enamel
2010s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Chalcedony, Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
1870s English Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Gold, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Dangle Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
1920s European Etruscan Revival Vintage Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Agate, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, White Gold
2010s Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Zircon, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Modern Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Tanzanite, Citrine, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique and Vintage Dangle Earrings
Earrings have a rich, diverse history, and while there are many types of this accessory to choose from, the dangle style is one of the most enduring designs. Today antique and vintage dangle earrings are timeless adornments that can make any outfit instantly more glamorous.
One of the oldest known pairs of dangle earrings was made of jade between 7,500 and 8,200 years ago in Inner Mongolia. Hoop earrings — of which there have been countless variations — are as old as Ancient Mesopotamia, and Ancient Egyptians wore dangle earrings that had sacred symbolism as part of their jewelry practices. In ancient Rome, dangle earrings with pearls and other precious materials were popular.
Dangle earrings vary in length, but they are all designed to cascade off the ears. Some dangle earrings barely fall past the bottom of the earlobe while others fall low enough to graze the shoulders or even fall past them. During the Renaissance period, women wore up-do hairstyles so they could show off their dangle earrings. Even noblemen joined the trend, donning a sole dangle earring adorned with a pearl.
Georgian women preferred heavy girandole earrings that featured candelabra-like arrangements of precious metal and stones. Dangle earrings in the 19th century were simpler, often featuring a single suspended gemstone in a drop-earring style. Going into the 20th century, screw-back earrings and clip-ons became popular, leading to more minimal stud designs. However, dangle earrings have always come back into fashion.
Whether they are made with diamonds, beads or feathers, dangle earrings are statement pieces reflecting the shifting styles over the years. Find the perfect antique and vintage dangle earrings for any occasion on 1stDibs.